Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 25 2021 vs
Specialized S-Works Turbo T2/T5 26 2023
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 25
- Specialized S-Works Turbo T2/T5 26
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Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | ||
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Brand | Continental | Specialized |
Model | Grand Prix 5000 S TR 25 | S-Works Turbo T2/T5 26 |
Year | 2021 | 2023 |
Tire Type | Tubeless | Tubetype (clincher) |
Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
New or Used | New | New |
Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
Price Range | Very High | High |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
Manufacturer Part Number | 0101866 | 00022-1072 |
EAN | 4019238054439 | |
TPI | 2/220 | 120 |
Compound | Black Chili | Gripton T2/T5 |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 25-622 | 26-622 |
Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
Width mm | 25 | 26 |
Specified Weight | 250 grams | 220 grams |
Min Air Pressure | psi | 96 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 109 psi | 115 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 30-622 (700x30c) 32-622 (700x32c) 30-584 (650x30b) 32-584 (650x32b) | 24-622 (700x24c) 26-622 (700x26c) 28-622 (700x28c) 30-622 (700x32c) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | Grand Prix 5000 S TR 25 | S-Works Turbo T2/T5 26 |
Specified Weight | 250 grams | 220 grams |
Measured Weight | 255 grams | 233 grams |
System Adjusted Weight | 275 grams (tire + valve + rim seal) | 333 grams (tire + inner tube) |
Measured Width | 26 mm (un-round) | 25 mm (un-round) |
Measured Height | 22 mm (un-round) | 22 mm (un-round) |
Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.3 mm | 2.9 mm |
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Unmounted Casing Width | 64 mm | 62 mm |
Unmounted Tread Width | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio) | Members Only | Members Only |
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 100 psi / 6.9 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
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Model | Grand Prix 5000 S TR 25 | S-Works Turbo T2/T5 26 |
Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
Inner Tube | None (20 ml sealant) | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) |
Measured Width | 26 mm (un-round) | 25 mm (un-round) |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 132 psi/9.1 bar 25-27 = 120 psi/8.3 bar 28-29 = 108 psi/7.4 barUltra High Air Pressure |
8.4 Watts CRR: 0.00252 (120 psi / 8.3 bar) | 13.8 Watts CRR: 0.00414 (120 psi / 8.3 bar) |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 110 psi/7.6bar 25-27 = 100 psi/6.9 bar 28-29 = 90 psi/6.2 barExtra High Air Pressure |
9.1 Watts CRR: 0.00273 (100 psi / 6.9 bar) | 14.8 Watts CRR: 0.00444 (100 psi / 6.9 bar) |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 88 psi/6.1 bar 25-27 = 80 psi/5.5 bar 28-29 = 72 psi/5.0 barHigh Air Pressure |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 25-27 = 60 psi/4.1 bar 28-29 = 54 psi/3.7 barMedium Air Pressure |
Members Only | Members Only |
The Road Bike section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width. All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs. Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load. |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Grand Prix 5000 S TR 25 | S-Works Turbo T2/T5 26 |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 36 Points | 74 Points |
Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.3 mm | 2.9 mm |
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only |
Static Grip Test Results
Static Grip Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Grand Prix 5000 S TR 25 | S-Works Turbo T2/T5 26 |
Wet Grip Average | 66 Points | 73 Points |
Wet Grip Center | Members Only | Members Only |
Wet Grip Edge | Members Only | Members Only |
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Road bike grip test rim width = 19.0 mm |
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Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Grand Prix 5000 S TR 25 | S-Works Turbo T2/T5 26 |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Highly Recommended | Recommended |
Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
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- Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 25
- Specialized S-Works Turbo T2/T5 26
(100% is best)
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